Manhattan’s premiere electric dance festival is returning for its fourteenth installment with even bigger expectations. Since last year’s festival was so much fun we are returning again since we can’t stay away. This Labor Day Weekend Electric Zoo: Hyperspace, the only place on earth where attendees will feel like dancing in the cosmos to witness all planets of sound as they unite. Rejoice once again or for the first time at Randall's Island on September 1 - Sept 3, 2023.
All New Stage Designs
Electric Zoo Hyperspace is a true cross-cultural celebration that will blast attendees across every border of space and time. The Labor Day week festival is set to redefine the cultural landscape with a celebration of a vibrant blend of music, identity, and empowerment. Whether you're a space alien, a creature of the night, or a cyber electro-punk, all are welcome. It’s not just another music festival, it is a dynamic showcase of unity, creativity, and inclusion. This year Ezoo is dedicated to breaking down barriers by providing a platform for female stars spotlight. This year’s lineup will have Honeyluv, So Tuff So Cute, AlisonWonderland,Chelina Manuhutu, Gioli & Assia, and twenty-five more artists taking over the stages. Catch JulietFox, who is making her rare US festival appearance with a thumping techno set, or see twin sisters Coco & Breezy as they don futuristic outfits paired with a vibrant performance. For the first time in Ezoo history will host the first-ever LGBTQ stage, The Dreamland stage for a legendary celebration of love and harmony. An array of LGBTQ artists at Electric Zoo who have made significant contributions to the music industry will perform on the new curated stage. House sensation J.Worra, rising star MooreKismet, and global icon The Blessed Madonna whole is renowned for her work with Dua Lipa, Fred Again.. and more.
All New Stages
The stage is set for one of the best-curated line-ups for a music festival. History will be made with debut groups Dom Dolla and John Summit introducing 'Everything Always'. Plus, new music projects Chris Lake and FISHER who will offer the festival debut of their 'Under Construction brand, freshly fueled by their epic Coachella performance earlier this year that's still reverberating through the internet. Also, supergroup project from Kaskade and Deadmau5 as Kx5. Shining a spotlight on the new and exhilarating stage of MEGAFOX. This collaboration presents a festival within a festival as Cityfox and Gray Area join forces to curate an immersive journey into the sounds of melodic house, tech house, and techno like never before with the soundtrack from Camelphat who share “We can't wait to come back to New York… It's a special place for us and even more special that we are playing on the Cityfox stage at Electric Zoo. Don't miss out!”Defected Records label boss SamDivine, legendary DJ Skream, StephanBodzin(Live), and the fun and exuberant Desert Hearts family plus much more.
EZoo's Golden Hour
In an era where diversity and representation are at the forefront of societal discussions. Ezoo stands as a beacon of progress, evolving themes, and iconic set and production. The festival was established in 2009 by Made Event. The internationally renowned Electric Zoo Festival is one of New York City’s largest music festivals and features the top names in electronic music, bringing a wide variety of acts from around the world and across the spectrum of electronic music’s various sub-genres. International editions of Electric Zoo have taken place in Mexico City, Tokyo, Shanghai, and São Paulo. Known for its cosmic sunsets overlooking the New York City skyline. Years I’ve captured breathtaking sunsets. At Electric Zoo you can catch these golden hour magical sunset sets from The Chainsmokers, Gryffin, Nora En Pure, GRiZ, Kaskade, Tiësto, and more.
New York’s home-based dance music festival, Electric Zoo, revamped itself with all new additions, technology, and stages. The thirteenth edition of the music festival took over Randall’s Island again this Labor Day Weekend. But, it wasn’t a wild trip with neon animals and themed stages. Instead, the Electric Zoo Festival went 3.0 with the help of new partners and a futuristic theme. Over 100,000 attendees from 50 states and 50 countries traveled to New York City to experience the newly innovative festival.
It was beyond their most superb edition of the longest-running dance music festival in New York. There was a complete renovation of the layout, stages, VIP entry, and invited artists. A slew of the best rising underground talent from Truth x Lies, Pretty Pink, CANVAS, and Black Carl! On Randalls Island, top-tier sets were heard from globally renowned legends, including Tchami, Loco Dice, Cristioph, Gorgon City, Diplo, Camelphat, Armin van Burren, and Carl Cox.
Electric Zoo Festival is New York City’s home to the sample dance music event. Year after year, the festival draws in a bigger crowd with new surprises and renditions. Thousands of attendees gather in Randall’s Island Park annually, making it the ultimate “last dance” of the summer that sends the season out with a bang all Labor Day weekend long.
With a new 3.0 theme for the 13th edition by transforming New York’s Randall’s Island Park into a tech-driven, electronic dance music paradise. This year’s edition offers all new dimensions of sight and sound with stage designs, interactive installations, and the most diverse lineup in EZOO history. The 2022 lineup features Porter Robinson, Canvas, Redrum, Pretty Pink, Black Carl!, Cheat Codes, VNSSA, Netsky, John Summit, AC Slater, G Jones B2B Eprom, and much more. Plus, the showcase stages are curated by fan-favorite artists like CloZee, Carl Cox, famous party brand Brownies and Lemonade, and more. WHILE THERE ARE A THOUSAND+ REASONS WHY YOU SHOULDN’T MISS EZOO, HERE ARE 11 THINGS NOT TO MISS AT ELECTRIC ZOO 3.0!
All New Stage Designs
This year EZoo will have utterly new stage designs fused with AI technology. Surrounded by lush greenery, prepare for EZoo's first fully-immersive experience. What used to be called Hilltop Arena will be replaced by The Landing. Positioned uniquely on the festival map for the perfect position for no sound bleeding for festival attendees. As Ezoo retires 'The Grove,' they welcome to the 3.0 family Morphosis, the stage where house music evolves.
This year’s Electric Zoo will be the biggest and best, thanks to the innovative new 3.0 theme. Combining the festival with the technology revolution dominated Web 3.0 and more innovative technology. Think of it as a system update across the board, addressing issues like sound bleed, adding additional VIP areas, refreshed site map configuration, more free accessible water stations, all new stage designs, and more.
Carl Cox Returns
After eleven years, global techno pioneer Carl Cox will triumphantly return to the Electric Zoo. He will perform a rare US festival set while showcasing highly sought-after live acts at his Carl Cox Invites stage. Sunday, September 4, Loco Dice, DJ Holographic, and more will take over The Landing.
Brownies & Lemonade Stage Takeover
The notorious LA party brand is known for bringing the craziest vibes and unearthing genre-bending of dance music. On Friday, September 2, a taste of the west coast to the east coast will be their fourth Electric Zoo appearance by taking over Morphosis.
Genre-bending roster of emerging stars
Electric Zoo 3.0 has no shortage of rising, from the emotive sounds of Pauline Herr, the thunderous beats of A Hundred Drums, to the bass-friendly, euphoric and dark melodies by Redrum and effervescent electronic pop productions of Moore Kismet.
Tchami will return to Electric Zoo while also curating his very own stage in the name of his imprint, Confession. The stage will feature some of house music’s most profound heavy hitters, like Malaa, Matroda, Capozzi, Wax Motif, and more. They will all be taking over The Landing on Friday, September 2.
Local New York Artists Take The Stage
Electric Zoo is New York City’s best and most prominent electronic music festival, and it wouldn't be a proper party without performances by native New York artists. Be sure to catch artists like Charles Meyer, Truth x Lies, and RNÉ representing their home city.
Innovative Installations
EZoo pushes boundaries on creating the best festival experience, especially with its interactive installations. Whether headbanging at the main stage or drifting around the grounds with your friends, the installations are the perfect meet-up spots and photo shoots for social media.
Extravagant, Outlandish EZoo Fashion
Ezoo attendees know how to dress to impress. Each year festival fashion evolves and changes. The diverse lineup will follow diverse festival outfits. Ranging from bass-heads, techno aliens, house music lovers, and EDM Kandi. There are so many different styles of fashion matching the multi-genre lineup.
Randall Island’s Golden Hour
It’s the best part of the entire festival. Add the view of the city skyline along the surrounding water with the golden sun shining down, it's a famous sight to see. Catch exquisite Sunset Sets from Diplo on Friday, September 2, DJ Snake on Saturday, September 3, and Subtronics on Sunday, September 4.
